(Pittsburgh) Councilman Calls For Apology Over (McCain Volunteer) Attack Hoax

Source: WPXI
PITTSBURGH -- A Pittsburgh city councilman said he is upset with the way Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign handled last week's alleged attack of a supporter, which later turned out to be a hoax.

The Rev. Ricky Burgess said a McCain-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin official was pushing a version of the story that was far more explosive than what was confirmed at the time.

"I don't know why the campaign decided to push or publicize this story, but it did have the effect, I believe, of insulting Pittsburgh as a whole and also, perhaps, trying to polarize this region by accusing an African-American male of a dastardly deed," said Burgess.
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Burgess sent a letter to McCain, saying, "That one of your campaign spokespersons would spread such an incendiary story before any confirmation of the facts is both irresponsible and runs counter to our nation's constitutional guarantee."

Burgess also asked for an apology to the city of Pittsburgh and its black community.
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